Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Servings: 4
This is perfection! I lost words to describe the sweet and salty combination of this moist and juicy cajun seasoned pork tenderloin wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed in an apricot dijon sauce.
This mouthwatering dish is to die for! Pair a few slices of this with your favourite greens or mashed potatoes for an unforgettable meal. And another best reason why I love this so much is that this is so easy to prep and comes together in under thirty minutes!
If you are looking for the best and one of the easiest roast pork recipes around, this is the answer. A no-fuss but never short in flavour Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin that never fails to impress!
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp brown sugar
6 strips bacon
3 tbsp apricot preserves
1 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard
How to make Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin
Step 1: With the Cajun seasoning and brown sugar mixture, rub the pork tenderloin, then wrap it up with bacon.
Step 2: Over medium heat, heat an oven-safe skillet. Once hot, add the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until all sides are brown.
Step 3: Into a preheated 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C oven, place the pan and roast for about 10 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 140 degrees F. Near the end of cooking time, brush the pork with the apricot preserves and mustard mixture.
Step 4: Then, set the pork aside for at least 5 minutes, covered.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 361 | Fat 10.2g (Saturated 3.4g, Trans 0) | Cholesterol 135mg | Sodium 619mg | Carbs 15.2g (Fiber 0, Sugars 11.3g) | Protein 48.8g
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 6 strips bacon
- 3 tbsp apricot preserves
- 1 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard
Instructions
Step 1: With the Cajun seasoning and brown sugar mixture, rub the pork tenderloin, then wrap it up with bacon.
Step 2: Over medium heat, heat an oven-safe skillet. Once hot, add the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until all sides are brown.
Step 3: Into a preheated 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C oven, place the pan and roast for about 10 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 140 degrees F. Near the end of cooking time, brush the pork with the apricot preserves and mustard mixture.
Step 4: Then, set the pork aside for at least 5 minutes, covered.
